Washboard attachment



Sept. 5, 1939. M. H. BASSFORD WASHBOARD ATTACHMENT Filed May 27' 1958 M. BAS$ D OR EY.

Patented Sept. 5, 1939 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFlCE 2,171,906 WASHBOARD ATTACHMENT Mabel H. Bassford, Hollywood, cam. Application May 27, 1938, Serial No. 210,398

Claims.

This invention relates to a washboard attachment.

The general object of the invention is to provide an improved washboard construction which 5 includes novel means to deflect splashes so that the clothing and person of the user will not become wet.

A more specific object of the invention is to provide a splash deflecting attachment for washboards.

Other objects and the advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, wherein:

Fig. l is a side elevation showing a washboard with my invention applied thereto;

Fig. 2 is a front elevation;

Fig. 3 is a top plan view;

Fig. 4 is a section taken on line 4-4 of Fig.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary section taken on line 55 Fig. 4;

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary section taken on line 66 Fig. 5;

Fig. 7 is a fragmentary section taken on line 1-! Fig. 2;

Fig. 8 is a top plan view showing a modification; and

Fig. 9 is a fragmentary section taken on line 99 Fig. 8.

Referring to the drawing by reference characters I have shown my invention as embodied in a washboard attachment which is indicated generally at ll]. As shown the attachment is mounted upon a washboard H, which includes rail member l2 at each side. a bottom member l3 and a top member M which includes a projecting portion l5. The washboard includes a rub- :bing surface Hi.

My attachment I9 is preferably made of metal and includes a body I1 which has a downwardly depending front flange I 8 and side flanges IS with the side flanges tapering towards a rear 3 flange 29 shown as integral with the body [1. A rearwardly extending plate 2| is formed integral with the rear flange 20 and is provided with notches 22 (see Fig. 4) to receive the rails These flanges 23 are parallel and engage downwardly extending flanges 24 on a cover portion 25. The flanges 23 and 24 are preferably secured together as by rivets or other means 26.

The front edge of the cover plate as at 21 overlaps the rear of the body I l as shown in Fig. 7 and is secured in place as by rivets 28.

In use the attachment is mounted as shown in the drawing with the plate 2| engaging the lower portion of the washboard member l5 5 and with the cover 25 engaging the top portion of the member l5. Attaching brackets 29 pivotally mounted on the cover member 25 as at 30 are swung to engage the rear of the rail members l2 after which screws 38 may be employed to hold 10 the parts assembled. The attaching brackets 29 include ofiset portions 32 so that various types of washboards may be fitted with my attachment.

In Figs. 8 and 9 I show a modification of my invention wherein the washboard 49 has a top 1 member M which includes a rounded edge 42 which is engaged by an edge portion of a splash deflecting member 43 which includes a recess 44 in its lower face thus providing a water deflecting flange 45. The member 43 is shown as held 20 in place by cleats 46 through which fastening members 41 extend into the top member 4| and the splash member 43. This splash member 43 includes cars 48 at the edges to accommodate the ends of the top member 4|. 25

In use the washboard is positioned in the customary manner and any water, suds, etc. pro- Having thus described by invention I claim: 1. A washboard attachment to deflect splashes,

thereof adapted to receive the rail member of a. washboard, said plate having an unwardly directed flnage at each edge thereof in the rear of including an upper surface having a flange at the periphery thereof, said body having a downwardly directed rear flange, a rearwardly extending plate integral with the lower edge of said rear flange, said plate having a notch at each end thereof adapted to rec'eive the rail member of a washboard, said plate having an upwardly directed flange at each edge thereof, said last mentioned flanges being parallel to each other and a cover portion having downwardly directed end flanges engaging said plate flange and se cured thereto, said cover portion having its front edge overlapping said upper surface and secured thereto.

3. A washboard attachment to deflect splashes, said attachment comprising a body, said body including a plane upper surface having a front and a pair of side flanges at the periphery thereof, said side flanges being arranged at an angle to the front flange, said body having a downwardly directed rear flange parallel to said front flange, a rearwardly extending plate integral with the lower edge of said rear flange, said plate having a notch at each end thereof adapted to receive the rail member of a washboard, said plate having an upwardly directed flange at each edge thereof and in the rear of said downwardly directed rear flange, said upwardly directed flanges being parallel to each other and a cover portion having downwardly directed flanges engaging said parallel edge flanges and secured thereto, said cover portion having its front edge overlapping the rear edge of said upper surface and secured thereto and a pair of attaching brackets pivotally mounted on said cover portion.

4. In a splash deflecting attachment for a washboard which includes a top member and depending side rails, a body made of metal and including a front part and a rear part, said rear part comprising a cover portion and another portion spaced from the cover portion, said portions being adapted to engage the upper and lower surfaces respectively of the top member of a washboard, said other portion being notched and adapted to receive the rails of a washboard, said front part having a forwardly extending top surface and including an overhanging peripheral portion and an attaching bracket pivotally mounted on the cover portion, said attaching bracket including a downwardly extending part adapted to engage the rear of a side rail, said bracket being movable so that the downwardly extending part thereof moves from a released position at one side of a washboard to an engaged position where it engages the rear of a washboard side rail.

5. A washboard attachment to deflect splashes, said attachment comprising a body including a plane upper portion having a front and a pair of side flanges at the periphery thereof, said body having a downwardly directed rear flange, a rearwardly extending plate integral with the lower edge of said rear flange, said plate having a notch at each end thereof adapted to receive the rail member of a washboard, said plate having an upwardly directed flange at each edge thereof in the rear of said side flanges, said upwardly directed flanges being parallel to each other and a cover portion having downwardly directed flanges engaging said parallel flanges and secured thereto, said cover portion having its front edge overlapping the rear edge of said upper surface and secured thereto and attaching brackets mounted on said cover portion MABEL H. BASSFORD. 

